Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for potting up operations
- Workplace information is interpreted and clarified according to instructions.
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified and reported to the supervisor.
- Tools and equipment for potting up are selected and used according to documented guidelines.
- Work area is cleaned and disinfected according to company hygiene practices.
- Materials are collected and checked to ensure sufficient quantity and quality for potting up operations.
- Prepare growing media
- Pot up propagated plants
- Plants are prepared for potting in accordance with enterprise guidelines.
- Plants are graded during the potting process according to quality specifications.
- Media level in pots is adjusted to produce a well-furnished plant according to documented guidelines.
- Placement and depth of plants comply with the planting method and plan.
- Potting operations are carried out according to written OHS requirements.
- Complete potting up operation
- Plants are watered in to eliminate air pockets and prevent dehydration.
- Cleaning procedures are performed and hygiene practices followed according to enterprise guidelines.
- Waste is collected and disposed of or recycled to minimise damage to the external environment.
- Records of potting up operations are maintained in the appropriate format.